You can't help but feel the excitement in the air, as the chance for change and making American history is almost here. On November 4, 2008 Americans of every color, creed, and religion will cast the vote for the next leader of the free world. It has become more than an idea, or a dream. The possibility of the first Afro-American president is now a very real possibility. Looking at Yahoo's Polls of Polls Sen. Barack Obama is a virtual shoe in.
There are a couple of questions I would like to pose to all Americans. Will this election ease or heighten how Americans view race? Does this event completely end the feeling of Afro-Americans being second class citizens in this country?
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In reality the answer to all these questions i believe is a profound "No". This will no doubt be a head scratcher to some, so let me try my best to explain. There have been many since the civil rights act was passed in 1968, that believe these laws leveled the playing field for all Americans do to equal access & rights. In reality current events, show you that this element in America is alive and well. I have heard many say that when Barack is elected as the next President that this should end the conversation about racism in America. That is a huge mistake for anyone who believes in social justice to let creep in their mind.
I have no doubt that Sen. Obama will bring about change in America. What will the voters who did not vote for him because of his race think? Do they raise their children to think the same? That is why people in America should not become complacent on the subject of race and social justice.
There is an old adage in the black community that says "A black man has to work twice as hard", and this election has just proven that. Barack has broken record in campaign fundraising, TV ads and exposure. This is the simple truth if Hilary was the nominee she would not have needed to spend 1/2 the budget Barack has and needed.
I just want to put in perspective the journey that we have ahead of us as a nation to get over these deep misconceptions we have in this country. We have grown as a nation by leaps and bounds in these areas. But what was found on the University of Kentucky today is a slap in the face with stark reality.
America, change is coming to Washington, but let me reiterate Obama this week, "that's why we can't afford to slow down, sit back, or let up for one day, one minute, or one second in this last week. Not now. Not when so much is at stake."
So America, don't be complacent, on tackling bigotry, and social justice either!!
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